June is one of the most important months during the apple-growing season. Taking care of pests, diseases, and proper watering will set you up for a tasty fall.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Luis Alvarez / Getty Images When planting apple trees in your yard, it’s worth thinking beyond soil drainage and light ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. RYosha / Getty Images Unfortunately, many pests love fruit trees and can easily damage leaves and spoil harvests. However, there ...

Growing your own fruit trees is a rewarding and surprisingly easy experience. One downside? The delicious, fragrant fruits they produce can be a haven for hungry pests. Luckily, several varieties are ...

If you’ve grown a peach, apple, or cherry tree for any length of time, you’ve almost certainly met the enemy. Tiny, soft-bodied, and deceptively inconspicuous at first glance, aphids are among the ...

A wide variety of pests can affect apple trees. Those interested can learn about the common ones and ways to control them at Apples All Year Long: Pest Management, on Saturday, July 14, at the Audubon ...

Woolly apple aphids are destructive pests, threatening South Africa’s apple-growing industry. Westend61/Getty Images Gardeners the world over dread the appearance of aphids on their plants. There are ...

Planting wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to £3,000 per hectare a year, according to a new study. Flower strips create a home for a team of helpful insects—like ladybugs, hoverflies ...

When planting apple trees in your yard, it's worth thinking beyond soil drainage and light conditions—and even the delicious fruit you'll eventually get to eat. However, you should also consider what ...